Di Jun Seeks Talented People with Far-reaching Plans, Zither Music Resounds in Mount Qixi

Di Jun's eyes were calm as he reminded, "However, we must be on our guard. If we wish to Reign over Honghuang, the Wu Clan is our greatest enemy. To deal with them, we must first isolate them and make them the Public Enemy of the entire Honghuang; when that time comes, we shall follow the momentum of the Great Trend and wipe them out completely. The Ten Thousand Clans of the Primordial Wilderness have long suffered under the oppression of the Wu Clan and can be integrated by us, but to defeat the Wu Clan, we still need to recruit more Experts. The Twelve Ancestor Wizards of the Wu Clan are each exceptionally powerful, and their armies possess a high Fighting spirit; if they manage to win over more Innate God, it will be difficult for us."

"Tch—" Tai Yi's face was full of disdain as he said dismissively, "There aren't many Innate God who would look favorably upon the Wu Clan."

Di Jun smiled faintly, remaining composed, "But there aren't many Innate God willing to follow us either, so we must be cautious."

"Fine, you are the Elder brother, you have the final say." Tai Yi tapped his fingers lightly against the Chaos Bell, feeling somewhat excited, and asked, "You were just using the Art of deduction to investigate the situation in Bei Ming, right? What was the result?"

Di Jun put away the Hetu and Luoshu that were hovering beside him, his expression gradually turning solemn, "When it comes to the Art of deduction, I cannot claim to be Top-notch, but I did manage to obtain some clues. Bei Ming was born in the North Sea and now uses Changbai Mountain as his Daoist arena; his true form is Kun Peng. Judging solely by his origin, he is not beneath you or me. As for his Karma with the Ancestor Wizards, it began in the Eastern Continent; although there has been some contact, it cannot be called intimate. Any deeper than that, and I cannot deduce further."

A trace of curiosity flashed in Tai Yi's eyes, a smile playing on his lips, "With such an origin, he must have some ability. It would be great if we could find an opportunity to have an exchange of ideas; I would like to see how long he can hold out under the might of the Chaos Bell."

Di Jun glanced at his younger brother and said steadily, "As long as he does not stand on the side of the Wu Clan, he is a fellow Daoist we can unite with. It is fine to meet through martial arts, but do not offend people without cause."

"Understood." Tai Yi waved his hand with a hint of impatience and asked again, "Then can you calculate his current location?"

Di Jun lowered his eyes in thought for a moment, then shook his head, "I only know he is in the Southeast Region; the specific coordinates cannot be deduced."

"The Southeast Region?" Tai Yi frowned, tapping his fingertips on the Chaos Bell, "The Southeast Region is not small, Elder brother. I think it would be better if you calculated when he will return to Changbai Mountain, and we can pay him a visit directly."

"That is also a method." Di Jun nodded, "However, the Honghuang Continent is full of talented people. Besides Bei Ming, there are many other Talented People. I have already deduced the locations of their Daoist arenas; we shall visit them one by one. Even if we cannot recruit them for our own use for the time being, we can still forge good Karma."

"The good Karma of these people is not so easy to forge," Tai Yi said with some dissatisfaction, "Last time we went to Mount Qixi to visit Fuxi and Nüwa, you were even willing to lend the Hetu and Luoshu to Fuxi, yet he still refused to join us."

Di Jun replied calmly, "The strength of Fuxi and Nüwa ranks among the best even among the Innate God. We have yet to build our momentum, so what capital do we have to invite them directly? I was merely testing the waters. Fuxi did indeed show interest in the Hetu and Luoshu; as long as he has the intention in his heart, there will be opportunities in the future. Moreover, the bond between the brother and sister is deep; if we successfully win over one of them, we gain two top-tier powerhouses. Some things cannot be rushed."

"Fine," Tai Yi smiled lightly, "You do the planning, I will listen to you. Where to next?"

"The East Sea Coast." Di Jun's eyes brightened slightly, "Baize, who is said to 'understand the nature of all things and know the affairs of ghosts and gods,' is a famous wise man there. This time, we shall pay him a visit."

As his words fell, the two brothers rose into the air simultaneously, performing the Golden Crow Transforming Rainbow, turning into two streaks of Streaming Light as they headed straight for the East Sea Coast.

At the same time, the figure of Bei Ming had already appeared outside Mount Qixi. Unlike the silver-clad, snow-covered landscape of Changbai Mountain, Mount Qixi was lush with flowers and trees, filled with flocks of spiritual birds, and surrounded by lingering clouds and mist; it was vibrant with spring, and the fragrance of flowers mingled with the Spiritual energy to permeate the wilderness.

Suddenly, a melodious sound of a zither drifted from within the mountains.

It was as clear as a mountain spring and as graceful as a flowing breeze.

The zither music carried a trace of Dao Rhyme, capable of plucking at the heartstrings of any listener.

Kun Peng slightly raised his head, gazing toward the source of the music, and thought to himself:

Legend has it that Fuxi is a master of Deduction and musical rhythm; this zither music must surely be his work.

Kun Peng did not rashly disturb him, choosing instead to stand still and listen with focused attention.

Before long, the zither music gradually ceased, though the lingering notes still echoed through the valley.

Kun Peng savored the remnants of the melody for a moment, then locked onto the source of the sound, raised his hand in a salute, and called out in a clear voice:

"Fellow Daoist, your zither music is elegant. I am Beiming, with the Daoist name Kun Peng. May I have the honor of meeting you?"

The next instant, a streak of Streaming Light swept out from the depths of the mountain forest, shimmering with clear radiance before coming to a halt not far in front of Kun Peng.

As the brilliance faded, a Gentle and Refined man dressed in a Green Robe appeared.

His face was mild, and between his brows resided an air of composure. He cupped his hands in return:

"Fuxi of Mount Qixi, greetings, Fellow Daoist Beiming. May I ask what brings you here?"

Kun Peng replied, "I have come from Changbai Mountain to Travel through Honghuang, explore Secret Realms, seek opportunities, and visit fellow practitioners to discuss the Great Dao. I happened to pass by Mount Qixi and was drawn by your zither music, so I wished to make your acquaintance."

Fuxi said courteously, "Since you have come from afar, our meeting is a matter of fate. Why not come inside for a chat?"

Kun Peng immediately responded, "That would be excellent; it is my honor."

Following this, Kun Peng walked behind Fuxi into the depths of Mount Qixi, arriving at an elegant Small Courtyard built against the mountainside.

The steps were made of bluestone, and an ancient tree with lush Branches and leaves stood before the courtyard, casting mottled Light Shadow upon the ground.

At the courtyard gate, a woman stood quietly, her robes fluttering lightly, her expression gentle yet tinged with a sense of liveliness.

Seeing the two men, she spoke in a clear voice: "Older brother, we have guests again."

Fuxi nodded slightly and turned to introduce them:

"Fellow Daoist Beiming, this is my Younger Sister, Nüwa. Nüwa, this is Fellow Daoist Beiming, who has come from Changbai Mountain."

It had to be said that Nüwa's appearance was truly stunning; her Eyebrows and eyes were soft and bright, and every gesture she made carried a temperament that naturally invited closeness.

That temperament was not something a mortal could compare to, but rather stemmed from the unique Dao Rhyme of an Innate God.

Strictly speaking, Innate Gods have no distinction between male and female; the "male or female appearance" they display is merely the external image most compatible with the Dao they cultivate at the time of their transformation.

If Kun Peng wished, he could also transform into a female, and his appearance would not be in the least inferior to Nüwa's.

After all, from an aesthetic perspective, there are no ugly transformations among the Innate Gods.

It is simply that appearance stems from the heart, and different temperaments are displayed based on one's insights and mindset during cultivation.

The need for a Dao Companion among Innate Gods is mostly based on the pursuit of the Dao, rather than a desire for beauty.

Moreover, between Dao Companions, Heaven and Earth serve as witnesses, and their Luck is intertwined; it is by no means a casual matter.

The proper ones, such as Di Jun and Xihe, are the Sun Star Master and the Taiyin Star Master respectively—a match made by nature.

As for the less proper ones, there is the future Buddha of Joy of the Buddhist sect; as for the details, those who know, know.

Kun Peng and Nüwa cupped their hands and bowed to each other, completing the formalities of a first meeting.